Alaska State Capitol
Finished in 1931 as the Federal and Territorial Building and still where the Legislature meets, with free guided tours in summer.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
Finished in 1931 as the Federal and Territorial Building and still where the Legislature meets, with free guided tours in summer.
Read more about its history
- Why is the state capital Juneau and not Anchorage? KTOO Public Media
Highlights
- Built 1929-1931 as the Federal and Territorial Building
- Became the State Capitol after statehood in 1959
- Self-guided audio tour with six stops
Facts checked October 18, 2026 with alaskacapitol.gov, juneau.org, en.wikipedia.org. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.
Visit the Capitol →Map: Alaska State Capitol
The 3D map shows the walk here from the Cruise Ship Terminal north berth. Expand it to pick your dock and explore.
Map: USGS elevation; streets and buildings © OpenStreetMap contributors.
More in History & Culture
Alaska State Museum
Alaska's statewide museum, with Alaska Native art and history from across the state, in the Willoughby district a walk from the docks.
Juneau-Douglas City Museum
A small museum of Juneau and Douglas history across from the Capitol, in the building where Alaska first flew the 49-star flag in 1959.
Walter Soboleff Building
Sealaska Heritage Institute's downtown center for Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian culture, with a cedar clan house and large works by Native artists.
Round out your day
Tracy's King Crab Shack
A counter-service crab shack a couple of minutes from the ships, known for king crab legs and a well-loved crab bisque.
Taku Store
A working seafood plant by the docks where you can watch salmon being smoked through a viewing window and ship fish home.
Heritage Coffee Roasting Co.
Juneau's home-grown roaster, with espresso, pastries and house-made gelato at its Front Street cafe.